Littleborough
Littleborough is a village within the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale, in Greater Manchester. It lies in the upper Roch Valley by the foothills of the South Pennines, 3 miles (4.8 km) northeast of Rochdale and 12.6 miles (20.3 km) north-northeast of the city of Manchester. In 2001, Littleborough and its surrounding suburbs of Calderbrook, Shore and Smithy Bridge were recorded as having a population of 13,807. When cotton was launched as a base to make cloths, Littleborough experienced an influx of families, mainly from the neighbouring county, the West Riding of Yorkshire. Upscale houses and estates were developed on the borders of the town. Coal mining, engineering ventures and significantly sizeable fabric mills supported Littleborough's population expansion and urbanisation, which produced its status as a mill town. Through the mid-20th century, imports of less expensive foreign goods contributed to the progressive deindustrialisation of Littleborough, but the commercial diversity of the town allowed it to ward off the following financial depression, which was felt elsewhere in North West England. Littleborough's stone-built town centre is designated as a Conservation Area for its special architectural qualities. The town also boasts good dining and leisure facilities, with Littleborough Rugby Union Football Club being elected 'Club of the Year' at National Ruby Football Awards. For all your house upgrades, make sure to make usage of trustworthy professionals in Littleborough to make certain of quality.
